Last week’s sudden resignation of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY) CEO Jay Walder could leave some of the agency’s tech projects in doubt. According to the New York Post, projects in jeopardy could include a new open fare system to replace MetroCard, expansion of the subway countdown clock system, and new subway passenger communication system calledRead… Read more »
When FEEA began serving the civilian federal employee community in 1986, the cost of a college education was, on average, less than $20,000/year, including room and board, at the top private universities. Even then, federal families were hard pressed to afford to put themselves or their children through school. As founding board member and currentRead… Read more »
A clearer understanding of ADA design seems to be on the horizon. Today, the U.S. Access Board released a formal set of proposed guidelines for accessible rights-of-way, also known as PROWAG, at a public briefing and press conference. This document, once adopted, will finally provide the elusive guidance those of us in the design communityRead… Read more »
When the News of the World scandal began to really explode at the beginning of the month some intrepid reporter went and tracked down members of the Bancroft family – the former owners of the Wall Street Journal – and asked them if they regretted selling their controlling stock of the newspaper to Rupert Murdoch’sRead… Read more »
I know, I know. You are probably tired of me droning on about this. But many people still have this question, and it’s important. And as I’ve said before, most people go about it totally wrong in my humble opinion. Let me explain. In my online training, I teach people to get clear on theirRead… Read more »
POLITICAL LAW BIZ. Allen & Overy is launching a new political law practice in Washington. The firm’s release is here. Jason Abel is leaving his spot as Chief Counsel of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration this week to join the firm. A DECADE OF FORMS AMENDED. Story here. “[Rep.] Akin released a documentRead… Read more »
After an increase in serious crimes at one of its rapid transit stations, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority plans to add more surveillance cameras inside and outside the station to help improve public safety. MBTA police reported 11 serious crimes at the Jackson Square station during the first six months of 2011, compared to 16Read… Read more »
Starting August 1, University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff and students will start tapping their university ID cards on the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s (PA) newly installed fareboxes. This is the first large-scale test of the ConnectCard system, which has been in the works for at least a couple of years. After the initial pilotRead… Read more »
On 28 September 2011, FedCyber.com will present a one-day Government-Industry Cyber Security Summit to be held at the Newseum in Washington DC. The FedCyber.com Government-Industry Summit will bring together thought leaders who know the cyber mission in a venue designed to enhance our collective understanding of the threat, build on existing strategies to mitigate challenges,Read… Read more »
Government Executive reports that numerous watchdog groups are calling for reform of military health care programs for retirees. The article highlights that the non-profits Government Oversight and Taxpayers for Common Sense have proposed $586 billion in cuts to national security over the next 10 years. The cuts would include decreases in weapons systems, reform TRICARE,Read… Read more »